Fragrance comparison

Nishiki vs Pomegranate

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

1 wins

Nishiki

Shiseido

4.0715 votes

Rank #53,091 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Pomegranate

The Parfumerie

—0 votes

Rank #73,184 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nishiki takes 1 of 1 categories.

Nishiki
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pomegranate
Choose it for a floral and fruity character.

Nishiki1/1

Pomegranate0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nishiki

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

NishikiShiseido

PomegranateThe Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachStrawberry

Heart

OrrisLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseJasmineLilyViolet

Base

VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanPeru Balsam

Top

Floral NotesPomegranateGrapesCitrusesStrawberryLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

SpicesJasmineRoseLilacCamphor

Base

AmberMuskPowdery Notes

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,184

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNishikiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishiki by Shiseido opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a faint hint of sweet strawberry. The scent quickly transitions into a dense green floral heart where lilac, violet, and lily-of-the-valley dominate, creating a texture like crushed damp petals. As it dries down, the greenness so…

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Pomegranate by The Parfumerie offers a crisp burst of tart fruit and sharp green tones. This unisex blend combines bright strawberry with a cool camphor note, making it ideal for casual spring days. It settles into a clean, musky skin scent that works well for office wear.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Nishiki and Pomegranate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Nishiki or Pomegranate better for summer or winter?

Nishiki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nishiki and Pomegranate?

Nishiki has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Aldehydes and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk. Pomegranate has top notes of Floral Notes, Pomegranate, Grapes and Citruses, heart notes of Spices, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Amber, Musk and Powdery Notes.